Make it Happen Monday: Life’s Reminders

Note: This post was written prior to the tragic events in today’s Giro d’Italia. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Belgian cyclist Wouter Weylandt. A sad reminder that we need to live each day to the fullest.

“Rise up this mornin,
Smiled with the risin sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin, (this is my message to you-ou-ou:)”

You know those little reminders that life sometimes tosses your way? Like the time you almost fell off your Parents roof, and for just a minute you appreciated life more than you ever had before. Or that time when the Tornado was approaching and you hid in your basement waiting for it to pass…all of a sudden your daily life stresses didn’t seem so bad after all.

It sometimes takes the Universe to send us a wake up call in order to appreciate where we’re at or what we’ve got….remembering what’s most important…and what should always be our first priority.

Or we could be like the great Bob Marley and wake up with an attitude of happiness and gratitude as found in the lyrics to “Three Little Birds”. That song includes the above words, and also a mantra you should remember the next time you’re feeling stressed:

“Don’t worry about a thing,cause every little thing gonna be all right.Singin don’t worry about a thing,cause every little thing gonna be all right!”

Ground yourself….or the Universe will do it for you. But in the end…don’t worry about a thing, because every little thing is going to be alright.

I find myself singing some Bob Marley quite often when I’m out on the bike…..especially when I’m out in the country and there’s nothing but me and the horses and cows. They are the only people who seem to like my singing.

My question is other than juice, can you suggest modifications in lieu of table sugar for energy and hydration.

Answer:

Both raw/organic honey or agave can work great in the homebrew (substitute in the same quantities for the sugar, or to taste), but you do have to shake well in order to make sure they don’t settle out. Have you tried either of these? Also, make sure to use at least the minimum amount of salt recommended in the homebrew as the temps rise, you need the sodium replacement if you’re sweating.